Analysis of methods to estimate spring flows in a karst aquifer

Hydraulically and statistically based methods were analyzed to identify the most reliable method to predict spring flows in a karst aquifer. Measured water levels at nearby observation wells, measured spring pool altitudes, and the distance between observation wells and the spring pool were the para...

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Publié dans:Ground water. - 1979. - 47(2009), 3 vom: 15. Mai, Seite 337-49
Auteur principal: Sepúlveda, Nicasio (Auteur)
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 2009
Accès à la collection:Ground water
Sujets:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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